Genuine Learning Blog – SEC Climate Disclosures
On March 6th, the SEC issued The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors after a 3 to 2 vote by the SEC Commissioners. [...]
The Misunderstood Cyber Liability Insurance Policy
By David Peters, CPA This article originally appeared in the Summer 2022 issue of The South Carolina CPA Report Whether you are in the insurance industry bubble (like me) or [...]
License Agreement: Read the Fine Print
By David Knoble, CPA Member since 2010 This article originally appeared in the Fall 2022 issue of The South Carolina CPA Report Today, there is an increase in a practitioner’s [...]
5 Basic Data Backup Best Practices Your CPA Firm Should Follow
By David Donovan, Senior Infrastructure Architect, VC3 This article originally appeared in the Winter 2023 issue of The South Carolina CPA Report There is no denying that backing up your [...]
From the IRS: IRS Orders Immediate Stop to New Employee Retention Credit Processing
To protect taxpayers from scams, IRS orders immediate stop to new Employee Retention Credit processing amid surge of questionable claims; concerns from tax pros, aggressive marketing to ineligible applicants [...]
SCACPA Proposing Legislation to Address Pipeline Challenges
The compression of the CPA pipeline is an issue of state and national concern. SCACPA and societies in other jurisdictions and national organizations are continuously exploring avenues to relieve [...]
Accountable: Blog for CFOs: Designing Websites & Making the Most of Your Online Presence
Originally posted on David's Accountable Blog It has often been said that you never get a second chance to make a first impression. While no one is quite sure [...]
Accountable Blog: Why Do We Do CPE?
Submitted By David Peters, CPA, CFP, CLU, CPCU Visit Accountable: Blog for CFOs “I am just trying to get my credits in.” I have heard these words uttered by [...]
SCACPA Announces Collaboration with Oliver Gospel Mission
The Oliver Gospel Mission in Columbia helps those experiencing homelessness, poverty, or addiction. Its vision is to guide those in need from separation to transformation. The organization works with [...]
SCACPA Legislative Alert: S.812 Updates to the CPA Practice Act
With SCACPA member support and the efforts of volunteer leaders, South Carolina CPAs scored a major victory at the State House. On Thursday, May 5, the South Carolina House [...]
SCACPA COO/CFO Appointed to First Steps Board of Trustees
SCACPA COO/CFO Jacque Curtin, CPA, CGMA, was recently appointed to the Board of Trustees for the South Carolina First Steps to School Readiness. Senator Thomas Alexander, President of the [...]
Claiming the Federal Research and Development Tax Credit? Don’t Overlook the State Opportunity
Submitted by Margaret Krajcer, JD, vice president and general counsel of Tax Credits Group. TCG is a Cleveland-based firm specializing in federal and state R&D tax credits and the [...]
DYK: CPAs Can File BPP Taxes Using MyDORWAY?
Submitted by the South Carolina Department of Revenue Did you know that during the month of January, the SCDOR distributes approximately 70% of its Business Personal Property (BPP) filing [...]
New Technology Benefits from SCACPA & VC3: See What’s Waiting for You!
Today, CPA firms cannot avoid investments in technology to succeed in today’s marketplace—no matter how large or small the firm. SCACPA aims to provide CPAs with solutions and is excited [...]
SCACPA Happenings: Nov. 1-5 | NEW CPA OATH CEREMONY, FALL FEST, CPA RESOURCE HUB, BOA MEETING & MORE!
SEE WHAT’S HAPPENING IN YOUR ASSOCIATION: DO YOU HAVE A RECENTLY LICENSED CPA AT YOUR COMPANY? Returning to tradition, SCACPA and the SC Board of Accountancy will recognize [...]
SCACPA & SC Board of Accountancy Cooperate to Achieve Clarity, Remove Roadblocks to Licensure
SCACPA participated in the recent meeting of the SC Board of Accountancy on October 26. During the meeting, members of the SC Board of Accountancy and SCACPA CEO Chris [...]
SCACPA HAPPENINGS: OCTOBER 11-15 | What Is CPA Evolution and How You Can Have Influence, Fall Fest, Federal Tax Update Simulcast
SEE WHAT’S HAPPENING IN YOUR ASSOCIATION: WHAT IS CPA EVOLUTION AND HOW DOES IT AFFECT YOU? Join SCACPA CEO Chris Jenkins & Tim Baker from the University of [...]
SCACPA Leadership Meets to Drive Vision. Strategic Planning Session Identifies Goals for Serving a Changing Profession.
The SCACPA leadership convened last week to discuss how the Association should continue to promote and protect the CPA profession in [...]
CPA EVOLUTION UPDATE: SCACPA leadership meets with the SC BOA and statewide colleges and universities to address industry changes.
CPA EVOLUTION UPDATE: WHAT IS THE IMPACT ON YOU? This week SCACPA leadership attended a meeting of the South Carolina Board of Accountancy Education Subcommittee. In addition to SCACPA [...]
Nichols’ Tax Update Podcast: Issue 21-29, IRS Issues Fact Sheet on Child Care Tax Credit Advances, and much more!
Nichols’ Tax Update Podcast: Issue 21-29, IRS Issues Fact Sheet on Child Care Tax Credit Advances, and much more! Bank Is Immune From Liability for Complying With IRS [...]
Streamlining BPP Filing
More than 20 South Carolina counties have adopted the standardized online filing of PT-100 with SC Department of Revenue. MyDORWAY is the SCDOR's online platform for filing PT-100s. Led [...]
EDUCATION UPDATE: YOUR VOICE MATTERS! New features for you to give feedback and help us respond to your needs.
EDUCATION UPDATE: YOUR VOICE MATTERS! We’ve added features to our CPE and learning tools to make it easier for you to give feedback and help us respond to your [...]
SC DEW announces changes regarding payment of unemployment benefits to claimants. State is changing the debit card vendor for unemployment benefits.
The information below is reprinted from an announcement provided by the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce regarding payment of unemployment benefits to claimants. Please read this important [...]
What has 18 legs and catches flies? A baseball team! Central Chapter Family Fun Night at the Fireflies is August 12. Register now!
What has 18 legs and catches flies? A baseball team! Central Chapter Family Fun Night at the Fireflies Come join your colleagues and family for a fun night out [...]
Federal Legislation introduced to regulate tax preparers introduced by South Carolina 7th District Congressman Tom Rice (R). SCACPA promotes #WhyCPA.
Federal Legislation introduced to regulate tax preparers. A bill to regulate paid tax preparers and mandate they meet minimum competency standards was introduced by South Carolina 7th District Congressman [...]
Nichols’ Tax Update Podcast: Issue 21-26, Christian Group Challenges IRS on Proposed Exemption Denial, and much more!
Nichols’ Tax Update Podcast, Issue 21-26 10 Topics this week: **** IRS Will Not Acquiesce in TriNetHolding on FICA Tip Credits In an action on decision the IRS has announced [...]
Lynn Nichols Federal Tax Update – “Mark-to-Market election applied to holdings of single member LLC, not to holdings of the member” Plus 5 More Topics
Welcome to the Federal Tax Update Podcast, hosted by Lynn Nichols. This is presented as a member benefit by the South Carolina Association of CPAs. It is produced to [...]
Plan Ahead for Scheduled Outage Ahead of MyDORWAY Upgrade.
Plan ahead for outages ahead of MyDORWAY upgrades on June 28 The South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) is just days away from introducing the upgraded version of MyDORWAY, [...]
Lynn Nichols Federal Tax Update (May 17, 2021): LLC Members to be Audited for SE Tax, and 4 Other Topics
Spring Splash Reminder! SCACPA is offering more than 60 hours of livestream learning in May and June. There’s still time to register for Lynn Nichols’ informative livestream Tax sessions: [...]
Genuine Learning Blog: QM Proposal Comment Period Extended
Spring Splash Reminder! SCACPA is offering more than 60 hours of livestream learning in May and June. There’s still time to register for Melisa Galasso’s exciting A&A sessions: 2018 [...]